CRC CRC Cultural Competency & Diversity in Relationships 2

Question 1

In coaching an interracial couple, the most important initial step is to:

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Create space for them to share how race and culture affect their relationship on their own terms

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Assume they face the same challenges as same-race couples

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Focus exclusively on communication skills and avoid racial topics

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Provide statistics about interracial relationship success rates

Question 2

A coach who consistently interprets clients' behaviors through the lens of their own cultural background is demonstrating:

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Ethnocentrism

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Cultural empathy

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Cultural competency

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Positive reframing

Question 3

Which approach best supports LGBTQ+ clients in relationship coaching?

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Applying an affirmative model that validates diverse sexual orientations and gender identities

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Using heteronormative frameworks as the baseline and adapting as needed

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Focusing only on relationship skills and never discussing sexual orientation

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Referring all LGBTQ+ clients to therapists instead of coaches

Question 4

When a client's religious or spiritual beliefs shape their relationship values in ways that differ from mainstream Western norms, a culturally competent coach should:

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Respect and work within the client's value system unless it involves harm

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Challenge beliefs that seem to limit the client's potential

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Ignore the religious dimension to keep sessions neutral

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Refer the client to a religious counselor

Question 5

Which communication style difference can create misunderstandings between partners from different cultural backgrounds?

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High-context versus low-context communication styles

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Introversion versus extroversion

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Verbal versus written communication preferences

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Formal versus informal vocabulary

Question 6

A client reports that extended family interference in their marriage is normal and expected in their culture. The coach's best response is to:

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Explore what the client finds helpful or challenging about this dynamic without imposing Western boundary norms

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Educate the client on healthy boundary-setting to limit family involvement

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Validate the family involvement as it is always beneficial

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Suggest couples therapy to establish clearer limits

Question 7

Why is it important for a relationship coach to be knowledgeable about immigration stress and acculturation when working with immigrant couples?

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Acculturation stress can create differing adaptation rates between partners, straining the relationship

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Immigration status determines the legality of the coaching relationship

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Immigrant couples always require therapy rather than coaching

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Legal documentation issues are typically the primary concern for immigrant clients